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How to Talk About Childbirth in English ?
How to Talk About Childbirth in English ?
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42 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2024
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Podcast episode
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In this English lesson, you will gain confidence when speaking about having a baby in American English. I also interview my wife to get a first-hand perspective on what it feels like to give birth to a child.
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1. The birds and the bees: A gentle way of explaining how babies are made to children.
"My parents explained the birds and the bees to me when I was older."
2. Pregnancy: (noun) Carrying a baby inside a mother’s belly.
"She announced her pregnancy to her family with joy."
3. Pregnant: (adjective) The state of having a baby developing inside the body.
"She found out she was pregnant last month."
4. Paternity test: A test to determine who the father of a baby is.
"They did a paternity test to know the baby's father."
5. Maternity clothes: Clothes designed for women to wear when they are pregnant.
"She bought new maternity clothes as her belly grew."
6. Maternity leave: Time off work given to a mother to take care of her newborn baby.
"She is on maternity leave to care for her newborn."
7. Ultrasound: A medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the baby inside the womb.
"They saw their baby for the first time on the ultrasound."
8. Baby shower: A party to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby.
"They had a baby shower to prepare for the baby's arrival."
9. Due date: The estimated day when the baby is expected to be born.
"Her due date is in early July."
10. Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.
"The obstetrician checked the health of both mother and baby."
11. Prenatal care: Medical care given to a woman during her pregnancy.
"She attended prenatal care appointments regularly."
12. Maternity ward: A hospital section specialized for childbirth and care of newborns.
"She was taken to the maternity ward when her labor started."
13. Contractions: The pains a mother has while she is in labor.
"Her contractions started, signaling the beginning of labor."
14. Kicks: Movements of the baby felt inside the womb.
"She felt the baby kick the inside of her belly."
15. Epidural: Medicine given to a woman to stop the pain during labor
“She chose to have an epidural to ease the pain of labor."
16. Cesarean section: A surgical method to deliver a baby through the mother's belly.
"The baby was born by c-section due to problems with the birth."
17. Midwife: A healthcare professional who assists in childbirth.
- *Sentence*: "The midwife helped her through the home birth."
18. In labor: The period when a woman is experiencing contractions to deliver a baby.
"She was in labor for several hours before the baby was born."
19. Delivery: The act of giving birth to a baby.
"The delivery went smoothly, and the baby was healthy."
20. Newborn: A baby that has just been born.
"The newborn slept peacefully in her mother's arms."
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1. The birds and the bees: A gentle way of explaining how babies are made to children.
"My parents explained the birds and the bees to me when I was older."
2. Pregnancy: (noun) Carrying a baby inside a mother’s belly.
"She announced her pregnancy to her family with joy."
3. Pregnant: (adjective) The state of having a baby developing inside the body.
"She found out she was pregnant last month."
4. Paternity test: A test to determine who the father of a baby is.
"They did a paternity test to know the baby's father."
5. Maternity clothes: Clothes designed for women to wear when they are pregnant.
"She bought new maternity clothes as her belly grew."
6. Maternity leave: Time off work given to a mother to take care of her newborn baby.
"She is on maternity leave to care for her newborn."
7. Ultrasound: A medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the baby inside the womb.
"They saw their baby for the first time on the ultrasound."
8. Baby shower: A party to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby.
"They had a baby shower to prepare for the baby's arrival."
9. Due date: The estimated day when the baby is expected to be born.
"Her due date is in early July."
10. Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.
"The obstetrician checked the health of both mother and baby."
11. Prenatal care: Medical care given to a woman during her pregnancy.
"She attended prenatal care appointments regularly."
12. Maternity ward: A hospital section specialized for childbirth and care of newborns.
"She was taken to the maternity ward when her labor started."
13. Contractions: The pains a mother has while she is in labor.
"Her contractions started, signaling the beginning of labor."
14. Kicks: Movements of the baby felt inside the womb.
"She felt the baby kick the inside of her belly."
15. Epidural: Medicine given to a woman to stop the pain during labor
“She chose to have an epidural to ease the pain of labor."
16. Cesarean section: A surgical method to deliver a baby through the mother's belly.
"The baby was born by c-section due to problems with the birth."
17. Midwife: A healthcare professional who assists in childbirth.
- *Sentence*: "The midwife helped her through the home birth."
18. In labor: The period when a woman is experiencing contractions to deliver a baby.
"She was in labor for several hours before the baby was born."
19. Delivery: The act of giving birth to a baby.
"The delivery went smoothly, and the baby was healthy."
20. Newborn: A baby that has just been born.
"The newborn slept peacefully in her mother's arms."
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Released:
Jul 2, 2024
Format:
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